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Many thanks to Safn49 and Mrs. Safn49 for hosting the 2017 Eclipse Shoot. I don't think we could have spent the day with a nicer bunch of folks. It was a healthy dose of down to earth Americana. Abundant conversation about our lives, hope's, and dreams, mixed with shooting filled the day. Our position for the eclipse was perfect. Looking through our cheap protective glasses at this natural marvel was really quite extraordinary.

Of special note, one of the participants was a middle-aged couple and their 3 kids. The father, was a level headed police officer. His spouse, was obviously a devoted wife and mother. Surprise!!!!!!!Their kids were as polite and decent as one could hope for. It's amazing how that works, isn't it??

Here's a couple of pictures. From left to right: Safn49, Invictus77, and myself.
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And another, with me flippin' the bird to the photographer, Mrs.ss.

These 2 guys and their wives are as easy to be around as apple pie.
Thanks again for an absolutely wonderful day. ~ss&Mrs.ss

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" In truth there is only one freedom - the holy freedom of Christ, whereby He freed us from sin, from evil, from the devil. It binds us to God. All other freedoms are illusory, false, that is to say, they are all, in fact, slavery."~St. Justin Popovitch

" Slavs are fueled by booze. I thought this was common knowledge."~lew

The highlight of the shoot was Mike getting a 14/15 yo kid hooked on shooting. He had never shot a shotgun before and was busting clays in short order. Then Mike let him use the 15/22. I'll just say "Fish on! He was hooked." (I'll have to explain to his mom how much his new hobby is going to cost her.) She came in to work today and asked what she owed for the shells. I said nothing.
It was good to induct another generation into the sport.

[QUOTE=SAFN49;4468097]The highlight of the shoot was Mike getting a 14/15 yo kid hooked on shooting. He had never shot a shotgun before and was busting clays in short order. Then Mike let him use the 15/22. I'll just say "Fish on! He was hooked." (I'll have to explain to his mom how much his new hobby is going to cost her.) She came in to work today and asked what she owed for the shells. I said nothing.
It was good to induct another generation into the sport.

Yeah, that was a hoot to watch. I'd say in under 10 minutes he got the hang of it.
The boy was under pressure too and handled it like a champion. "Keep that muzzle pointed down range and down"!!!Man, Safn49, it really was a fine day. ~ss

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" In truth there is only one freedom - the holy freedom of Christ, whereby He freed us from sin, from evil, from the devil. It binds us to God. All other freedoms are illusory, false, that is to say, they are all, in fact, slavery."~St. Justin Popovitch

" Slavs are fueled by booze. I thought this was common knowledge."~lew

__________________
" In truth there is only one freedom - the holy freedom of Christ, whereby He freed us from sin, from evil, from the devil. It binds us to God. All other freedoms are illusory, false, that is to say, they are all, in fact, slavery."~St. Justin Popovitch

" Slavs are fueled by booze. I thought this was common knowledge."~lew